Brad Wiens
Nolalu,ON
Summary
Talented operator proficient in safety and operations protocols. Team-oriented and reliable in moving materials, completing cuts and processing finished products. Well-organized, methodical and diligent with superior work ethic.
Cautious and swift with chainsaws and brush saws.
Clean Class G Driver's License
Certified life coach
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Sawmill Operator
Self Employed
01.2014 - Current
- Achieved timely completion of projects through efficient coordination material procurement.
- Completed special cuts, grooves and bevels to produce desired looks.
- Increased overall efficiency by adjusting saw settings to maximize yield from each log.
- Developed strategies to increase productivity and reduce waste.
Licensed Tattoo Artist
Self Employed
10.2005 - Current
- Developed and implemented individual care plans tailored to needs of each client.
- Collaborated with clients to maximize customer satisfaction with services.
- Offered scar reduction and microneedling therapy for clients.
Chainman
Focus Geomatics And Engineering
08.2006 - 01.2008
- Employed GPS technology to pinpoint baseline, meridian, tier and range coordinates defining boundaries of township residential lots.
- Maintained survey equipment, ensuring optimal performance throughout fieldwork operations.
- Improved project efficiency by assisting in survey measurements and calculations.
- Trained newly hired loggers in safety techniques and protective measures for equipment handling.
Excavator Operator
Buchanan Northern Hardwoods
05.2000 - 02.2005
- Minimized risk of injury during operation through strict adherence to OSHA safety guidelines and best practices in the industry.
- Improved overall job satisfaction among crew members by consistently displaying a strong work ethic, professionalism, and dedication to teamwork.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy objects, logs and other materials on-site.
- Coordinated machine actions with crew members using hand or audio signals.
- Performed repairs on excavator engines, throttles and pedals.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology, Neuroscience And Behaviour
Achology
Udemy12.2023
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest Highschool
Thunder Bay06.1999
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Blade installation
- Cutting
- Adaptive Decision Making
- Log Handling Techniques
- Forklift Operation Experience
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Sawmill Operator
Self Employed
01.2014 - Current
Chainman
Focus Geomatics And Engineering
08.2006 - 01.2008
Licensed Tattoo Artist
Self Employed
10.2005 - Current
Excavator Operator
Buchanan Northern Hardwoods
05.2000 - 02.2005
Associate of Science - Psychology, Neuroscience And Behaviour
Achology
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest Highschool
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